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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.67, 2,860.50 and 590.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.67, 2,860.50 and 590.39 is: 885.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.67 : 2,860.50 = 590.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.67/2,860.50 = 590.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.67x = 2,860.50 × 590.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.67x = 1,688,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,796.29/1,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.73

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